The snowflakes outside the window increased in size, transforming the view from the large hotel windows into a picturesque scene. The world beyond appeared like a beautiful painting, stretching far and wide.
As fireworks burst in the sky, this somehow brought an indescribable sense of warmth and joy to the atmosphere.
“Are you asleep?” Xia Wan’s fingertips subconsciously scratched the glass, leaving a faint watermark.
“I was just going to sleep,” Xia Chengzhang said as he sat on the head of the bed. He raised his hand to pull up the quilt. He added, “You’re busy with your work, there’s no need to call. I’m okay.”
Xia Wan couldn’t help but laugh after hearing this.
Xia Chengzhang never voiced any opposition to his reunion with the Xue family, nor did he object to his growing closeness with them.
Possibly due to a sense of guilt towards the Xue family, Xia Chengzhang frequently encouraged Xia Wan to dedicate more of his free time to them.
Yet, there were times when the father and son got along in private, and they would talk for hours. But today was very different.
Today marks the official return of Xia Wan to the Xue family in the public eye.
While he didn’t have much time to browse online and reach reactions, he was aware that the internet was likely to be filled with images portraying the Xue family’s familial bond at this moment.
In contrast, on a snowy winter night, Xia Chengzhang’s residence appeared notably cold.
“I’ve just come out of the bathroom,” Xia Wan mentioned, then added, “I just wanted to talk to you.”
Xia Chengzhang smiled, “Your Uncle Zhang had called a moment ago, and your aunt was also in the living room just now, she just kept staring at me instead of going to sleep.”
He paused, his voice soft as he muttered, “I’m really fine.”
Witnessing Xia Wan and his relatives recognizing each other brought immense joy to Xia Chengzhang, who felt genuinely happy for Xia Wan as he received blessings from the entire world.
Yet, within that joy, an undeniable sense of emptiness and loneliness was also apparent.
As Xia Wan spoke, the emptiness and loneliness that lingered disappeared instantly, leaving only joy in Xia Chengzhang’s heart.
The ending couldn’t have been more perfect since he didn’t lose Xia Wan.
This was enough for him.
Noticing the absence of disappointment in Xia Chengzhang’s tone, Xia Wan’s eyes gradually brightened, and he responded, “In that case, go to bed early. Huo Yu and I will be visiting you tomorrow.”
Xia Chengzhang suggested, “No need to keep going back and forth. Both of you seem tired today; take some rest if you have the time.”
He also cautioned, “Make sure Xiao Yu doesn’t drink too much. I’ve noticed many people on the internet drinking with him.”
Xia Chengzhang spoke about the scenes captured in online photos. Whenever he saw a new picture, he instinctively searched for the presence of Huo Yu and Xia Wan. In nearly every photo with Huo Yu, there were always many people surrounding him.
Xia Chengzhang understood that Huo Yu’s status was high, but he just didn’t realize just how important he (HY) was at the press conference.
Xia Wan was well aware of Huo Yu’s high status and the expectations placed on him, so despite feeling distressed about the situation, he understood that Huo Yu’s drinking at the press conference was something that couldn’t be avoided. He knew that it was part of Huo Yu’s responsibilities and image to maintain certain social connections and appearances, even if it meant participating in activities like drinking at events.
After all, this was the first time Huo Yu had attended such a large private banquet besides his usual business activities since returning to the Huo family.
“Is it really that obvious?” Xia Wan asked with a smile. “You even notice such small things.”
“My eyes are very sharp,” Xia Chengzhang added with a smile, a touch of pride evident in his voice. “I can spot both of you in every photo.”
After a brief pause, he sincerely complimented, “You both looked really nice in your outfits today. They were beautiful, and you both looked especially good wearing them.”
“Yes,” Xia Wan responded softly, his eyes showing a slight warmth in his eyes.
“Dad,” he suddenly called out, “I love you very much.”
There was a pause for a moment. Xia Wan didn’t realize that Xia Chengzhang’s eyes had suddenly turned red. All he heard was Xia Chengzhang’s hearty laughter as he said, “Dad knows that.”
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The glass had messy wet marks on it. Xia Chengzhang hurried Xia Wan to hang up the phone. Then, in a flash, Xia Wan spotted Wen Yunzhi.
She’s a lot younger than the others, and she’s wearing a dress the color of champagne. She’s not just elegant and charming like a young girl, but also much prettier and younger-looking than someone middle-aged. Even though she’s not the one hosting the event today, she could easily be seen as the most beautiful girl in the whole room. She’s like a shining star, standing out brightly.
As soon as Xia Wan saw her, his eyes lit up. He quickly walked over to greet her, then squatted down to help her adjust her skirt, which was a bit too long for her.
“Our Xia Wan is so considerate,” Wen Yunzhi smiled, bending down to touch Xia Wan’s hair affectionately.
Unlike the day of the charity dinner, this time Xia Wan’s hair was barely styled, feeling incredibly soft under her touch. Wen Yunzhi’s heart also softened considerably.
“Called your dad?” she asked softly.
“Yeah,” Xia Wan stood up straight and looked at her with a smile.
“You did the right thing by making time for the call,” Wen Yunzhi said, stepping forward to straighten Xia Wan’s tie. Then, she turned her head to look at the snow outside. “The banquet won’t go on too late tonight. Why don’t you and Huo Yu go ahead and meet your dad?”
“No need, he’s fine,” Xia Wan said, putting his arm around her shoulders. “Huo Yu and I will check on him tomorrow.”
Wen Yunzhi remained silent, her expression conveying reassurance as she lifted her hand and tenderly patted Xia Wan’s back. Her touch was gentle, offering comfort as she placed her hand on his shoulder, expressing her support without needing to say anything aloud.
“He’s actually really happy that I’m back,” Xia Wan said as if he wanted to assure Wen Yunzhi of the sincerity behind his father’s feelings. “He truly means it.”
Wen Yunzhi paused, gazing tenderly at Xia Wan before nodding with a warm smile. Her eyes sparkled brightly, mirroring the trust reflected in Xia Wan’s own eyes.
Xia Wan’s heart suddenly felt at peace, and he couldn’t resist bending down to hug Wen Yunzhi tightly.
“Mom, I love you very much,” Xia Wan expressed earnestly, his voice filled with affection. “And I also love my father, grandpa, and brother,” he added.
Ever since Xia Wan learned about Wen Yunzhi’s life experience, Xia Wan has always been very careful with his actions and words. He tried to be more expressive with his words. But this was the first time he hugged and said “I love you” to Wen Yunzhi.
Wen Yunzhi thought she would have to wait for a very, very long time before Xia Wan could hear it. But she didn’t expect it to happen so quickly.
For a moment, her smiling eyes were filled with a thin layer of mist, as if she was on the verge of tears.
“It’s okay, even if you don’t love us that much, it’s okay. Everyone in the family can wait for you,” Wen Yunzhi said softly, her voice gentle and comforting. “Because everyone in the family loves you very much.”
…..
Throughout the entire banquet, Xia Wan continued to drink. Even when toasting with his parents or with the elders present, he chose to drink water instead of wine.
Surprisingly, when the party was about to end, Fu Ling pressed down and poured half a cup.
Not only Xia Wan but even Su Tang wasn’t spared either.
Who would have guessed they could keep such big secrets so well?
Before the press conference, Fu Ling never imagined that Xia Wan would turn out to be the lost young master of the Xue family. So, when he found out the truth, his jaw nearly hit the floor in shock.
It’s not an exaggeration; it was almost shocking. At that moment, Fu Ling’s mouth was so wide open in disbelief that it seemed like his jaw might almost dislocate from the surprise.
Hence, when netizens spotted his jaw-dropping and wide-eyed expression online, they transformed it into emoticons. Whenever they wanted to convey extreme shock, they used it liberally, causing the entire screen to be filled with his gaping mouth. Upon seeing the image, Fu Ling made a mental note of those two who were responsible for this utter shock.
The emoticon worked its charm so effectively that even Shen Xing, known for his limited range of expressions, couldn’t resist tilting his head and letting out a laugh when he came across it.
Fu Ling was deeply embarrassed, and his embarrassment quickly turned to anger.
If it weren’t for the presence of all the elders, he wouldn’t have been willing to let go of his frustration with just half a glass of wine. He likely would have sought a more satisfying resolution to his resentment.
Xia Wan wasn’t sure if it was because he was in a good mood or if he simply had a low tolerance for alcohol. Despite having only drunk half a glass of wine, Xia Wan wasn’t too drunk. However, he clung to Huo Yu’s waist tightly, refusing to let go.
When Wen Yunzhi and Su Tang witnessed Xia Wan’s behavior, they couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Luckily, the party had already ended, and most of the guests had departed. Wen Yunzhi encouraged them to leave first. Su Tang then escorted Xue Zhen back to the Xue family’s house.
While Xue Chong, Wen Yunzhi, and Xue Wenxuan stayed behind to bid farewell to the remaining guests.
Outside the window, snowflakes danced in the air, twirling and floating delicately like goose feathers. The car traveled through the snowfall, its pace moderate and not too fast, navigating the wintry scene with care.
The road had been flattened by passing cars, leaving slippery puddles. However, the green areas and tall French paulownia trees along the road were coated with a thin layer of ice, creating beautiful ice sculptures.
Xia Wan grew up in the southern region. Even though he had been living in the north for several years, he still felt very excited whenever he saw snow.
At that moment, Xia Wan didn’t cling to Huo Yu like he did in the hotel. Instead, he leaned closer to the car window and tilted his head to look outside.
Huo Yu, on the other hand, immediately held one of Xia Wan’s hands tightly in his own as soon as he got into the car.
Huo Yu did drink quite a bit tonight.
Even though there were many people at their table, “the older folks sat at the top, and the younger ones sat below,” and he and Xue Wenxuan were the only two who could handle their alcohol well compared to others at their age.
Besides other reasons, he drank more wine than Xue Wenxuan. In fact, he had already gone over his limit.
The reason he still looked very calm and composed, with measured movements and decisions, was simply because of the strong self-control he had built up over the years.
Now that there were no other people in the car, he finally allowed himself to fully relax.
Huo Yu raised his hand and rubbed his forehead, which was throbbing slightly from the effects of the alcohol. Then, he relaxed his body and leaned back further into the seat as he tried to alleviate the discomfort.
The car was so quiet that the sound of snowflakes falling on the roof seemed almost audible. Suddenly, from Xia Wan’s side, there came the faint rustling of clothes, followed by the movement of his body as he leaned over.
“Eldest Master,” Xia Wan said, his voice breaking the silence in the car, “I’ve been thinking about designing a collection of accessories inspired by snowflakes. What do you think?” He turned his gaze towards Huo Yu, awaiting his response, eager to hear his thoughts on the idea.
Huo Yu raised his eyes, his gaze meeting Xia Wan’s, and he smiled softly. His tone was unusually gentle, carrying a hint of unfiltered warmth from the effects of the alcohol. “As you wish,” he murmured softly, his smile reflecting his agreement and support for Xia Wan’s idea.
The influence of alcohol made Huo Yu’s voice sound a bit lazy and hoarse, its softness rustling across Xia Wan’s ears, causing a tingling sensation in his heart.
This feeling was sweet and ambiguous, accompanied by the falling snow, creating a romantic atmosphere. Xia Wan unconsciously leaned closer to Huo Yu’s side and intertwined their fingers together.
Noticing Xia Wan’s head resting on his shoulder, Huo Yu smiled softly. His expression was lazy, yet filled with an indescribable tenderness. There was a warmth in his gaze as he looked down at Xia Wan.
With a soft chuckle escaping his lips, Huo Yu’s long fingers reached out and delicately lifted the fallen strands of hair from the side of Xia Wan’s ear. With a gentle touch, he tucked them behind his ear, his movements careful and tender. Simultaneously, his dry and warm fingertips brushed against Xia Wan’s soft earlobe, applying a gentle pressure.
“What’s the matter? Downed by just half a glass of wine?” Huo Yu asked teasingly, a hint of amusement evident in his tone.
“No,” Xia Wan denied. “It’s because you’re warm,” he added.
Huo Yu also helped him (XW) feel comfortable and relaxed by gently twirling his earlobes.
Huo Yu stayed quiet, a subtle smile playing at the corners of his mouth. His eyes, partially obscured by his lashes, focused on the delicate features of Xia Wan’s snow-white face.
It was the same color as the snowflakes falling outside, but it was warmer and more delicate, just like the hand he held in his palm.
Today, everything has finally fallen into place.
All the worries and fears that had plagued him were now gone.
Xia Wan was no longer burdened by the pain of his past, and their relationship was no longer plagued by the doubts and fears that once haunted his imagination.
From this moment forward, the future of both him and Xia Wan will only become brighter and more promising.
…..
The glow of the mobile phone cast a soft light on Xia Wan’s eyebrows, while the effects of the alcohol made his slightly lowered eyes appear gentle and warm.
Even though his head felt a little heavy, Xia Wan didn’t forget to pay attention to reading public opinion on the internet.
Not only were netizens shocked by Xia Wan’s life experience, but they also expressed their blessings and well-wishes. Moreover, Xia Wan’s relationship with Huo Yu once again captured everyone’s affection and attention, unexpectedly landing them on the hot search list.
Xia Wan clicked on the entry and saw the overwhelmingly positive comments filled with blessings for their relationship. It made his heart feel warm and happy, like a melted marshmallow—fragrant and sweet.
There’s a lot of excitement on the internet, but it’s different from before. This time, it’s a lively and vibrant affair, with almost no negative comments.
Even the media present were generous with their praises, and each photo captured was more beautiful than the last.
If there was any surprise, it was Fu Ling’s emoticon.
When Xia Wan saw it, he couldn’t help but laugh.
“Eldest Master,” Xia Wan smiled and looked up at Huo Yu, “You’re so influential. No one dares to say a bad word about me on the internet now.”
“It has nothing to do with me,” Huo Yu responded, his fingers continuing to massage Xia Wan’s earlobes, gently warming the delicate skin. Until it turned red. With a soft gaze, he looked down at Xia Wan and spoke in a natural tone, “It’s because you’re good.”
Xia Wan smiled unconsciously, his eyes brightening as he looked at Huo Yu with admiration and affection.
The inside of the car was quite dark. Xia Wan glanced over and saw Huo Yu’s side face, which was partially illuminated by the flickering lights. Outside the car window behind him, there were large areas of falling snow.
In that lighting, Huo Yu’s appearance took on a different quality, adding a unique charm to his features.
He looked aloof and reserved, and the light and shadow made his face seem more detailed and deep. The lines on his jaw were hidden in the shadows, making him look even more mysterious.
Even the most skilled sculptor in the world wouldn’t be able to carve such beautiful facial features and lines.
Unlike the slightly cold lines, the look in Huo Yu’s eyes as he glanced at himself between his lowered brows was incredibly gentle.
Xia Wan couldn’t help but set down the phone and raise his hand to touch Huo Yu’s forehead. “Does your head still hurt?” he asked with concern.
Huo Yu remained silent, but his actions spoke volumes. He raised his finger to gently hook Xia Wan’s tie, drawing him closer. With a tender gesture, he lifted Xia Wan up slightly and then lowered his head, closing the distance between them.
Their lips met in a soft and affectionate kiss, sealing their moment of intimacy with warmth and tenderness.
Huo Yu’s lips met Xia Wan’s with a softness that conveyed warmth and tenderness. There was a subtle hint of wine lingering on them, adding a touch of sweetness to the kiss. Despite their softness, there was an undeniable strength in the way they pressed against Xia Wan, expressing Huo Yu’s passion and desire with every touch.
As he kissed Xia Wan, Huo Yu reached up to pull the partition between the front and rear compartments. With a scraping sound, the partition moved, causing the compartment to become slightly darker.
Xia Wan’s hand, which had just touched Huo Yu’s forehead, dropped and hooked onto Huo Yu’s neck. He pulled himself closer to Huo Yu, seeking more intimacy in their embrace.
The effects of the alcohol mixed and mingled together, causing a fiery sensation to spread through their bodies.
Xia Wan’s body felt increasingly warm and he struggled to catch his breath, but amidst the intensity of the moment, he found himself becoming increasingly captivated by the scent of Huo Yu’s breath.
The sudden ringing of the phone startled Xia Wan, and he instinctively tried to turn around. However, Huo Yu stopped him by gently pressing the back of his head, preventing him from moving.
“Ignore it,” Huo Yu said softly, his voice as gentle as a whisper, as he lightly nibbled on the corner of Xia Wan’s lips.
Huo Yu, who had drunk too much, was different from his usual self. In his pursuit of pleasure, he lost his usual calmness, rationality, and aura of control. Instead, he adopted an inexplicable sense of coquettishness, which left Xia Wan’s heart feeling both tingling and excited, causing it to skip a beat.
The ringing finally stopped, but it immediately started again.
Huo Yu expressed his dissatisfaction by lightly biting Xia Wan’s lips before looking up.
The call was from Aunt Zhang.
Seeing the familiar number, Xia Wan’s heart skipped a beat, and he immediately picked up the call.
“Aunt Zhang…” Before Xia Wan could finish speaking the name, he sensed that something was wrong.
The sound of breaking glass and loud, chaotic noises, accompanied by the howling of the wind, filled Xia Wan’s ears.
Xia Wan’s heart tightened as he heard Aunt Zhang’s cries over the phone: “Wanwan, Wanwan, something has happened here.”
A few mistakes :
I just going to sleep > I was just going to sleep
Duplicate line (similar meaning) : netizens were not only shocked by his life experience, etc etc
Thanks for the chapter!
Corrected. Thanks for pointing out 🙂
I hope it’s not that damn Xia family😤 Thank you for the chapter💕
It probably is, honestly. I bet they’re there throwing a fit over the accident last chapter.
Thank You for the new chapter（*’∀’人）♥
Okay, but even sweet wines have a bitter aftertaste… Maybe your feelings enhanced the wine’s taste 😆 I just dislike most wines because of the bitter taste behind the sweetness.
I fricking knew something was gonna happen!!!